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1987 Map of Stairs Mountain

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Stairs Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Willey House PO and the small siding at Bemis anchor the southwestern corridor of this landscape, marking the historic human footprint along the Saco River. This 1987 survey details the complex network of land grants and purchases that historically partitioned this section of the White Mountain National Forest, including Sargents Purchase, Cutts Grant, and Beans Grant. These administrative boundaries overlay a terrain defined by high peaks such as Mt Pierce and Mt Isolation, and the dramatic Frankenstein Cliff overlooking the notch.

Water flows define the geography, from the Glen Ellis Falls near the eastern edge to the Dry River carving through the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness Area. The presence of the Engine Hill Shelter and the numerous brooks like Abenaki Bk and Stairs Brook highlight the area's significance for backcountry travelers. This map captures the intersection of early land speculation legacy and modern conservation efforts.